2010 Lexus IS250C manual transmission

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 142
Automatic transmission.............. 147
Manual transmission .................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 159
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 160
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 166
Multi-information display........... 169
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 174
Fog light switch ............................... 177
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 178
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 183 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 184
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 187
Intuitive parking assist ................. 198
Driving assist systems................. 204
Hill-start assist control ................ 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 216
Vehicle load limits ......................... 219
Winter driving tips ....................... 220
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 225
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 226
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 355
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 147
Shift lock override button P. 505
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Manual transmission shift lever P. 154
Parking brake lever P. 157
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Seat heater/ventilator switches  P. 355
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*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Type B Type A
Telephone switch *2P. 311
Cruise control switch 
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 184
P. 187
Distance switch 
P. 187
“DISP” switch P. 170
Talk switch *2P. 311
“DISP” switch P. 170
Distance switch 
P. 187
Cruise control switch 
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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P. 184
P. 187
Automatic transmission Manual transmission
VSC off
switch
P. 206
ECT switch P. 148
VSC off
switch
P. 206
ETCS switch P. 155
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 132
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 142
Automatic transmission ........ 147
Manual transmission .............. 154
Turn signal lever ....................... 156
Parking brake ........................... 157
Horn ............................................ 159
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 160
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 166
Multi-information display ..... 169
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 174
Fog light switch ........................ 177
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 178
Headlight cleaner switch...... 183 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 184
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 187
Intuitive parking assist ........... 198
Driving assist systems ........... 204
Hill-start assist control .......... 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................................... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 216
Vehicle load limits ................... 219
Winter driving tips ................. 220
Trailer towing .......................... 224
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 225
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ........................ 226

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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine ( P. 142)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 1 4 7 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 5 7 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever into 1. (P. 1 5 4 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 5 7 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
P. 1 4 7 )
Manual transmissionWhile depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (
P. 1 5 4 )
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Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 5 7 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 4 7 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 1 5 7 )
Shift the shift lever into N. ( P. 1 5 4 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always keep your foot on the brake pedal
while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your bo dy around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
●With automatic transmission vehicles, do not let the vehicle roll backwards while
the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not under any circumstance s shift the shift lever to P, R or N (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) or R (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehi-
cle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicleWith automatic transmission vehicles
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
With manual transmission vehicles
●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving for-
ward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
■When parking the vehicle
With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.